Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Carmelo's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Carmelo's has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 2.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Carmelo's's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmelo's's current NYC health grade?
Carmelo's currently has a A grade.
When was Carmelo's last inspected?
Carmelo's was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was Carmelo's's latest inspection score?
Carmelo's's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Carmelo's have in its latest inspection?
Carmelo's had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Carmelo's located?
Carmelo's is located at 1544 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50071834
Last updated: June 26, 2026